Gerrit T. Thorn
Gerrit T. Thorn | |
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From Men of Progress, Wisconsin (1897) | |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 7, 1867 – January 4, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | S. W. Budlong |
| Succeeded by | William W. Woodman |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Fond du Lac 3rd district | |
| In office January 2, 1871 – January 1, 1872 | |
| Preceded by | John Boyd |
| Succeeded by | Aaron Walters |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 20, 1832 La Fayette, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 3, 1900 (aged 64) New London, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1863 |
| Rank | Lt. Colonel, USV |
| Unit | 29th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Gerrit Tunis Thorn (July 20, 1832 – February 3, 1900) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician. He represented Jefferson County in the Wisconsin State Senate in 1867 & 1868, and later represented the city of Fond du Lac in the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1871.